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Assistant Machine Operator

Georgia Pacific, Mcdonough, GA, United States


Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Machine Operator in McDonough, GA.

Salary

$24.50 per hour

Shift differential is $1.00 per hour during 7 pm – 7 am

Compensation may increase based on skills and contribution to plant performance

Eligible for Performance Pay program, up to 6% quarterly bonus

Shift

Facility uses a Dupont schedule (rotating 12‑hour shifts): 6:45 am – 7 pm and 6:45 pm – 7 am

Only candidates able to work this schedule will be considered

McDonough operates on a point‑based attendance program

Our Team
Georgia‑Pacific's Mailers division is part of our Packaging and Cellulose business and is expanding its product lines.

What You Will Do

Operate the line with minimal supervision while maintaining facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping, and quality

Operate the line when the lead operator is assisting other lines or performing other tasks

Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operate in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as hand‑packing

Set up make‑ready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules

Consistently seek improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards

Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement and ownership

Scan all material related to the job ticket into Plex at time of use and ensure scrap is recorded correctly once material is consumed

Maintain and clean machines and work area as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

1+ year’s experience operating production machinery

Previous experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance

Ability to read a tape measure in both standard and metric units

Experience working rotating 12‑hour shifts with a 7‑day break in every 28‑day period

What Will Put You Ahead

2+ years as a paper setter, operator, tender, or printing process experience (offset, digital, web, corrugating, converting)

1+ years experience working in a maintenance department

Experience with make‑ready process to prepare equipment for a new job

Experience troubleshooting machine setup, adjusting machines, and solving key issues safely

Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 35 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day in a loud, high‑volume environment

Our Benefits
Our goal is to support employees and families in living fulfilling and healthy lives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by applicable plan documents and benefits may vary by region.

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

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